Power back in Flyers' play
If there was one thing Ken Hitchcock was sure about when he took the job of head coach, it was that the Flyers would have good special teams.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/30/2002 06:32 AM EST)

Flyers Notes | Flyers' versatile Handzus making gamble pay off
When the Flyers traded goalie Brian Boucher to Phoenix for center Michal Handzus and goalie Robert Esche in June, they knew it was a calculated risk.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/30/2002 03:01 AM EST)

NHL | Carolina tops Devils; Wild prevail in OT
Jeff O'Neill had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes again got the best of New Jersey, defeating the Devils, 2-1, last night.
( Associated Press, 10/30/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Flyers elect not to dwell on history with Senators
Don't call this a milestone game. And don't think a win will equal revenge. That's what the Flyers were saying yesterday about playing Ottawa tonight in the First Union Center for the first time since last spring.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/29/2002 05:31 AM EST)

Flyers campaigning for respect while awaiting Senators' visit
The memories of last season's playoff series against the irritating Ottawa Senators remain vivid for the Flyers. Three straight shutout losses. An amazing total of 81 attempted shots, including blocks and misses, in Game 2, but nothing but zeros on the scoreboard. Goalie Roman Cechmanek's surrendering in Game 4. Finally, a 2-1 loss in overtime in Game 5 to end the series.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/29/2002 03:01 AM EST)

NHL | Richter gets 300th victory as Rangers beat Coyotes
Mike Richter won his 300th NHL game when Petr Nedved scored 2 minutes, 20 seconds into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 comeback victory over the Phoenix Coyotes last night.
( Associated Press, 10/29/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Tonight's Flyers game
Senators at Flyers 7, First Union Center. TV/radio: Comcast SportsNet; WPHT-AM (1210). Records: Senators, 3-2-1-0; Flyers, 5-1-2-0.
( 10/29/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Power back in Flyers' power play
During training camp, Keith Primeau made a telling observation about the Flyers' mentality last season when they were on the power play.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Quickly, Flyers make point
Ken Hitchcock thinks having a fast start is important. Who can argue with him? The Flyers' coach had lamented how his team had started slowly the past three games. Then, the Flyers came out and scored two goals in the first 31 seconds in a 6-2 beating of the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
( 10/28/2002 06:25 AM EST)

Phantoms' skid grows in 6-3 loss
The Phantoms are still looking for their first win over the Cleveland Barons in the American Hockey League after last night's 6-3 setback at the First Union Spectrum.
( Compiled By The Inquirer Staff, 10/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Phantoms have winless weekend
Ryan Kraft recorded a hat trick and teammate Niko Dimitrakos added a goal and two assists to lead the Cleveland Barons past the Phantoms, 6-3, yesterday at the First Union Spectrum.
( 10/28/2002 06:31 AM EST)

NHL | Columbus gets a win over L.A.
Tyler Wright scored two of his three goals in the third period yesterday, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
( Associated Press, 10/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Tim Panaccio | Dallas balking on money owed to Hitchcock
There's a hitch in Ken Hitchcock's former contract, and it has become a $100,000 source of irritation for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Columnist, 10/27/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Flyers blitz Isles with five-goal first
"Beat Up on the Goalie Month" continued last night at Nassau Coliseum for the Flyers. Chris Osgood, who has a Stanley Cup ring on his finger from his better days in Detroit, was burned for five goals in the first period as the Flyers charred the Islanders, 6-2.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/27/2002 03:01 AM EST)

NHL | Devils' offense cools hot Lightning
John Madden scored twice and set up another goal, and the goal-starved New Jersey Devils knocked the surprising Tampa Bay Lightning from the unbeaten ranks with a 5-1 victory last night.
( Associated Press, 10/27/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Hartford comes back to tie the Phantoms
Mark Greig, Patrick Sharp, Mike Siklenka and Brad Tiley each recorded a goal and an assist as the Phantoms tied the Hartford Wolf Pack, 5-5, in an American Hockey League game last night.
( Compiled By The Inquirer Staff, 10/27/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Gagne struggles to score as his line struggles to jell
There is little question that Simon Gagne hasn't had a blazing start for the Flyers. Not because the 22-year-old forward isn't working. His work ethic is among the best on the team. Rather, he is not finishing at the net.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/26/2002 02:01 AM EST)

NHL | Lightning remain undefeated
Chris Dingman and Dave Andreychuk scored 51 seconds apart in the first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning remained the NHL's only unbeaten team with a 3-2 victory last night over the Washington Capitals.
( Associated Press, 10/26/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Admirals steam past Phantoms
Peter White is the leading scorer in Phantoms history, and he scored a key goal again last night. Unfortunately for Philadelphia, he now plays for Norfolk, and his goal early in the third period gave the Admirals a 3-2 win in the AHL game at the First Union Spectrum.
( Compiled By The Inquirer Staff, 10/26/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Tonight's Flyers game
Flyers at Islanders 7 o'clock, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, N.Y. TV/radio: Ch. 57; WIP-AM (610). Records: Flyers 4-1-2-0; Islanders 3-3-1-0.
( 10/26/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Two Phantoms called up because of injuries
It's just seven games in, but already the wear and tear of playing hockey is taking its toll on the Flyers' roster. As of yesterday morning, three regulars were sidelined and two extra players from the Phantoms were being called up.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/26/2002 06:53 AM EST)

Flyers again rip Theodore, Canadiens
It's safe to say Montreal goalie Jose Theodore won't soon forget his first two games against the Flyers this season. Four goals on 14 shots last night at the First Union Center opened the floodgates to a 6-2 Flyers rout of the Canadiens.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/25/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Jose, we can see a big difference
AT THE END of last season, Jose Theodore was the best goalie in the NHL. At the end of last season, the Flyers were a team that could not follow up a bad effort with an all-out good one.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/25/2002 04:10 AM EST)

Sluggish start for Gagne
There is no reason to believe that Simon Gagne is anything but a rising star. He led the Flyers last year in goals with 33 and was an important player on Canada's Olympic team that won its first gold medal in 50 years. But right now, Gagne is somewhat off pace.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/25/2002 04:10 AM EST)

Doctor: Babych never told him it hurt too much to take the ice
Now that Dave Babych's $2.3 million lawsuit has come down to a dispute between the former Flyers defenseman and the team's former orthopedist, the focus has shifted almost exclusively to their locker-room conversation shortly before the start of the 1998 playoffs.
( By Frank Fitzpatrick, Inquirer Staff Writer, 10/25/2002 05:13 AM EST)

NHL | Five Islanders score to beat Panthers, 5-3
Five Islanders scored to pace New York to a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers last night. Alexei Yashin, Kenny Jonsson, Claude Lapointe, Adrian Aucoin and Aaron Asham scored for New York, which got 18 saves from Chris Osgood.
( Associated Press, 10/25/2002 02:01 AM EST)

Hitchcock talks to Flyers about losing effort
It was only the first loss of the season, so it was no big deal at Flyers practice. The skate was fast and up-tempo, but it wasn't about sending a message that bad things happen the day after a loss.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/24/2002 06:22 AM EST)

Biron holds fort; Flyers fall short
The one big advantage that a home team has even before the puck is dropped is the energy that comes from the fans. That is, if there are any fans.
( By EDWARD MORAN, morane@phillynews.com, 10/23/2002 05:28 AM EST)